The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the full-time position of Apprentice Electric Line Technician. The normal work schedule will be a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend work. A flex schedule may be available.

DEFINITION

To perform skilled electrical repair work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution lines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Line Technician series. Positions in this class typically have some directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Apprentice Line Technician class is distinguished from the Line Technician level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Line Technician level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor.

Receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Line Technician; may receive technical supervision from an Electric Line Technician as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Run service lines from poles to consumer’s premises; connect, disconnect and replace service loops; build bypass lines; phase out and cut in new circuits; cut and tap primary lines; pull and terminate underground cables.